Big data drives CIO, CMO convergence

Data within organisations has grown dramatically – in volume, in velocity and in variety. It is data that can be used to increase profits, says Gary Allemann, MD of Master Data Management. In fact, big data, Big Impact, a 2012 World Economic Forum report, declares...

A converged approach to branch office IT

The face of today’s enterprise is changing: as IT becomes the focal point, executives are utilising technology in new ways and ultimately, it has become a tool to achieve business goals – from cost savings and improved infrastructure, to optimised business processes...

Convergence opportunities often missed

A lack of understanding around the pervasive spread and convergence of IT, communications and other digital technologies is causing business leaders to launch ill-judged initiatives and miss crucial opportunities. This is according to chief research officer for Ovum...

Convergence is a must, not a nice-to-have

Local telecommunications consultancy CommsCloud says local companies stand to realise a lot more value from converging their voice and data networks into one, IP-enabled converged network than they actually realise. Next generation converged networks are designed to...

Convergence increases tablet demand

The shifting dynamics of how people are opting to utilise their personal computers has resulted in a change in the type of device being chosen. Increasingly consumers are requiring mobile devices that can be utilised for both work and play.  The professional-consumer,...